The Community Outreach Committee promotes service, volunteerism, and community engagement among Staff Council members. Through volunteer events, donation drives, partnerships with community organizations, and recognition initiatives, the committee provides opportunities for councilors to make a meaningful impact both on campus and throughout the surrounding community.
Meet the Committee Members
Anne Hinkle
Adam Walsh, Executive Committee Member At-Large 2026-2027
Monica Frank
Sydnie Harris
Ashly Lagneaux
Community Outreach Committee | 2025-26 Impact
During the 2025–26 council year, the Community Outreach Committee expanded volunteer and service opportunities while strengthening partnerships with local organizations. Through 46 volunteer opportunities, 538.5 volunteer hours, donation drives, and recognition initiatives, the committee fostered a culture of service and engagement among Staff Council members while making a meaningful impact throughout the community.
538.5 VOLUNTEER HOURS
68% COUNCILOR PARTICIPATION
46 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
750+ POUNDS OF FOOD COLLECTED
Contact Information:
For questions, please contact
anne-koopman@uiowa.edu
adam-walsh@uiowa.edu
Chairs:
Anne Hinkle
Adam Walsh
Purpose:
To foster a relationship with campus and the surrounding community by promoting volunteerism among Staff Councilors.
Scope of Concern:
- Collaborate with Staff Council members to identify volunteer opportunities across campus and in the surrounding community.
- Organize volunteer opportunities for Staff Council participation.
- Encourage Staff Council members to document and submit their University and Council-related volunteer efforts to the Community Outreach Committee and provide a procedure to do so.